StephenM88
New User
Hello, I posted earlier seeking advice in a 1st planter for my 20 acre pumpkin patch and corn maze. I've decided on a 6r30 John Deere 7000. I've been watching auctions and Craigslist over the last couple weeks and have seen several go for $1800 - $4000. I've found these two which appear to offer the best combination of attachments/condition for the price. Any advice on which seems like the winner? I would eventually like to no-till my pumpkins each year.
2 hour drive - part of an estate sale. He said it plants 30-40 acres a year currently right into soybean stubble. Shedded but little maintenance done. Markers are plumbed into the lift cylinder. Might need 3 closing wheel bearings. Tires are fair.
https://topeka.craigslist.org/grd/d/highland-john-deere-7000-planter/6868216591.html
3 hour drive - He states no issues. Fert tanks aren't pictured but should be included. 400 acres since meters calibrated. Will sell for $2000.
https://ottumwa.craigslist.org/grd/d/kirksville-planter-jd-7000/6868042861.html
I plan to take off in the morning for one of these. If you're up and able to give any advice, I'd appreciate it!
Also, will be hauling this on a 20' rented trailer. Anything I need to be concerned about beyond removing the lids?
Thanks!
2 hour drive - part of an estate sale. He said it plants 30-40 acres a year currently right into soybean stubble. Shedded but little maintenance done. Markers are plumbed into the lift cylinder. Might need 3 closing wheel bearings. Tires are fair.
https://topeka.craigslist.org/grd/d/highland-john-deere-7000-planter/6868216591.html
3 hour drive - He states no issues. Fert tanks aren't pictured but should be included. 400 acres since meters calibrated. Will sell for $2000.
https://ottumwa.craigslist.org/grd/d/kirksville-planter-jd-7000/6868042861.html
I plan to take off in the morning for one of these. If you're up and able to give any advice, I'd appreciate it!
Also, will be hauling this on a 20' rented trailer. Anything I need to be concerned about beyond removing the lids?
Thanks!